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'He’s a rock star up in Ballina. Now he’s going to play for Ireland'

Dave Heffernan was named in Joe Schmidt’s squad to tour the US and Japan this summer.

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May 17th 2017, 8:00 AM

Connacht's late bloomer Heffernan won't be pushed aside

Connacht’s hooker is building himself into a recognised front-line player as Pat Lam’s side reach for the top.

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Sep 12th 2014, 7:15 AM